§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 15 March,Official Report, column 586, which 775W company or companies are seeking support under the aid and trade provision for the project to improve the quality of drinking water supplies in Thailand.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI regret that this information is commercial and confidential.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 15 March,Official Report, column 586, when he expects to reach a decision on whether the project to improve the quality of drinking water supplies in Thailand should receive support under the aid and trade provision.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydA decision will be taken when ODA's appraisal of the project has been completed and we have complied with OECD consultation requirements.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 15 March,Official Report, column 586, what is the total cost of the project to improve the quality of drinking water supplies in Thailand; and what is the likely cost to the aid and trade provision of supporting this project.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe costs of the project cannot be finalised until the appraisal process is complete.